Ep. 55 - SBUnited Giving Day Preview/Goals and Enrollment Updates

Vice President of Advancement Leon Wirth joins Brandt Merritt to preview SBU's upcoming giving day, SBUnited 2026 on Thursday, March 12. They highlight significant momentum in giving trends to SBU's Annual Scholarship Fund and overall giving, including increased dollars and increased donors. They also give an update on capital campaign planning connected to SBU's campus master plan, and share positive enrollment trends. For those interested in learning more about SBUnited Giving Day, visit advance.sbuniv.edu/sbunited. Chapters 00:10 Guest Introduction: Leon Worth 00:59 Supporting SBU Through Giving and Enrollment 05:16 Details of Giving Day and Goals 07:29 Campus Engagement and Student Involvement 09:22 Giving Trends and Momentum 11:43 Potential for Record Giving Year 13:57 Campus Development and Future Projects 17:46 Restricted vs Unrestricted Giving Explained 19:41 Enrollment Growth and Student Success 24:30 Local Community and Recruitment Success 28:50 Student Impact Stories and Mission 29:46 Closing Remarks and Call to Action